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Peter Remnant

1897 – 1968

British politician

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About Peter Remnant

Lived 1897 – 1968 (aged 70). Peter Remnant was a British cricketer and politician.

The Hon. Peter Farquharson Remnant (21 September 1897 – 31 January 1968) was a British politician. He was the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Wokingham from 1950 to 1959.

The son of James Remnant, 1st Baron Remnant, who was an MP from 1900 to 1928, Peter Remnant was educated at Ludgrove School, Eton College and Magdalen College, Oxford. He was first elected to Parliament in the 1950 general election for the newly recreated seat of Wokingham. He retired at the 1959 general election.

He played a first-class cricket match for the Minor Counties team in 1929, making 62 and a duck in his two innings. He played minor counties cricket for Berkshire. His brother, the 2nd Baron, was also a first-class cricketer.

During the First World War Remnant served with the Royal Garrison Artillery. He also served with the Royal Artillery during the Second World War where he reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Hon. Peter Farquharson Remnant, Peter Farquharson Remnant

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter Remnant's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Remnant?

British politician (1897-1968)

When was Peter Remnant born?

Peter Remnant was born on 21 September 1897.

When did Peter Remnant die?

Peter Remnant died on 31 January 1968.

What was Peter Remnant's occupation?

Peter Remnant was a cricketer and politician.

What nationality was Peter Remnant?

Peter Remnant was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Remnant

· Wikidata: Q7176565

· DBpedia: Peter Remnant

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